LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- David Brock Cochran, 28, of Lucedale was arrested Wednesday night on several drug and driving-related charges, according to a news release from the George County Sheriff's Office.

Cochran was transported to George County Regional Jail and charged with
possession of precursor chemicals with intent to manufacture
methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, DUI-other, possession of
paraphernalia, driving with suspended license, no insurance, and
improper equipment. He remains in jail pending his initial court
appearance.

Sheriff Dean Howell said deputies and narcotics agents worked together in the arrest of Cochran at approximately 7 p.m. near on River Road near Basin Central Road in George County..

According to Howell, deputy David Ray stopped Cochran for driving a vehicle with a faulty headlight. Ray observed several crushed beer cans in the floor of the vehicle and Cochran's eyes appeared to be bloodshot.

The suspect who appeared nervous throughout the stop, also refused a consent to search of the vehicle. At that point, K9 Deputy Adam Reus and his dog Bak were brought in and immediately Bak was alerted to the drivers' side of the car and then the suspect admitted he had tried to throw a "Joint" out of the window but it blew back into the car.

During the search, Cochran had to be cuffed for safety reasons, even attempting to twist away from the officer at the time.

Discovered in the search was a cigarette pack with additional marijuana cigarettes in it, rolling papers, a backpack with several containers wrapped in plastic and tape containing several precursor chemicals for manufacturing methamphetamine.

George County DUI Officer Jason Pharez was also called in and conducted a field sobriety test, which Cochran failed.